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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.48 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.48 and 222.08 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.48 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.48 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.48 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 104,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,480.74/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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